PT TODAY: Brach back at closer for Orioles
May 6 2017
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| Orioles | Zach Britton likely to return to DL | |
| Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles LHP Zach Britton (forearm) will likely be placed on the disabled list due to a recurrence of a left forearm strain, according to an industry source. However, there is no structural damage to the forearm or elbow ligaments. Britton is expected to be sidelined for several weeks in order to allow the muscle to heal and the inflammation to subside. Source: BaltimoreBaseball.com - Dan Connolly | |
| BHQ take: Britton was placed back on the DL, and Brad Brach will take over the BAL closer role again, after going 6-for-7 in save... |
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